Thomas County cat., 1887-11-03

.In an attic in one OF the houses n
Poverty row." he answered, rather
hesitatingly.
Have you always lived in Poverty
row?"
Only since mamma and papa died.
Papa died first. and then mamma soon
followed. After that we had to live
in Poverty row."
''Well. get into our carriage and
show us the way to your home."
Teddle quickly obeyed, chatting
gaily all the way his face aglow with
pleasure at ride. the like of which
he had never had before.
They reached the street. and though
Teddie said that carriages did not
drive through Poverty row. Mrs.
Bells coachman found way. They
mounted the narrow. dingy staircase,
Mrs Bell and her daughter follow
ing Teddie's lead. until they
reached the small attic room.
where patient sister Madge
was seated by the one small window
earning likelihood with the needle
for herself. Teddie and little Sadie.
The story Of the lost purse was told.
And Teddie. with timid look. said:
'Oh. Madge. how l wanted to keep
it. and bring it home to you. But.
then l knew it must be wrong. and
went right back when l thought of
that"
DO you know. Teddie, that you
won a great victory when you made
up your mind not TO keep what you
felt certain was not yours?" said Mrs.
Bell. looking at him with kindly eyes
Great victories are not always won
on the field of battle"
The visitors remained long enough
to freely discuss the needs Of the little
family, and left generous gift when
they went away, with promise to re.
turn in a few days. Then Teddie's
curly head nestled close to his sisters
arm. as he whispered:
''Was that my victory. Madge. that
Mrs. Bell told me about?"
Eyes. Teddie. When you made up
your mind to do right. that was your
victory; and big victory it was. For
the temptation was very strong to
make you do what was wrong. You
fought that battle with sin ir your
heart, and you have won the victory
nobly."
''Ain't you glad did. Madge?'
'Glad! can not tell you how glad ]
am. Teddie. "said his sister. holding him
in her loving arms for moment while
she pressed a loving kiss to his lips.
Il hope you will win those victories
over sin and wrong all your life. God
always helps us to fight our battles if
wea>k Him. You see how He has an
swered our morning praye. far better
than we could have done for ourselves.
God will always hear us if we trust
Him, no matter where we are; and He
will help us to win our victories"
Mrs. Bell and her daughter lost no
time in interesting their friends and
neighbors in the little orphan flock. 1t
was not long after that visit before she
came again. and took them all to
lovely, sunny room. tar from Poverty
row.
They gathered about the bright fire
on their first evening in their new
home. and the cozy room with Its many
seemed like paradise. indeed.
Teddie crept close TO Madge. with a
wistful look on his face.
''What is it. Tedde?' she asked.
Il was thinking" he said, chow
much better 1t was that turned about
and took that purse back"
That was your victory. Teddie.
And you see it is always best, even in
this worlds wisdom. to obey God, and
do what your conscience tells You is
right. God sent friend to us because |
He knew you were determined to do
right"
''And all this good" said the little !
boy. "'was because of 'Teddie's vic
tory. '"-Interior.